ALTO HERALD MUSEUM

ALTO, TX

Cherokee County Courthouse (Rusk, Texas) Historic Cherokee County Courthouse in Rusk, Texas. The Art Moderne style courthouse was constructed 1940-41 with rusticated ashlar limestone as a New Deal Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. It was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1991.
Cherokee County Courthouse (Rusk, Texas) Credit: cmh2315fl

The Alto Herald Museum is located in Alto, Texas, USA. It is a small museum that showcases the history of the town and the surrounding areas. The museum is housed in a historic building that was once the home of the Alto Herald, a local newspaper that served the community for many years.

The museum's exhibits include artifacts from the town's early days, such as Native American pottery and tools, as well as items from the Civil War era. There are also displays about the local oil industry, which has played an important role in the area's economy.

In addition to the permanent exhibits, the museum hosts special events and exhibits throughout the year. These include art shows, lectures, and historical reenactments.

The Alto Herald Museum is a great place to learn about the history of Alto and the surrounding areas. It is open to the public and welcomes visitors of all ages. The museum is run by volunteers and relies on donations to maintain its collections and exhibits.

ALTO HERALD MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ALTO TX. US MID #8404800857

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

Cherokee County Courthouse (Rusk, Texas) Historic Cherokee County Courthouse in Rusk, Texas. The Art Moderne style courthouse was constructed 1940-41 with rusticated ashlar limestone as a New Deal Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. It was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1991.
Cherokee County Courthouse (Rusk, Texas) Historic Cherokee County Courthouse in Rusk, Texas. The Art Moderne style courthouse was constructed 1940-41 with rusticated ashlar limestone as a New Deal Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. It was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1991.
Cherokee County Courthouse (Rusk, Texas) Historic Cherokee County Courthouse in Rusk, Texas. The Art Moderne style courthouse was constructed 1940-41 with rusticated ashlar limestone as a New Deal Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. It was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1991.
Cherokee County Courthouse (Rusk, Texas) Historic Cherokee County Courthouse in Rusk, Texas. The Art Moderne style courthouse was constructed 1940-41 with rusticated ashlar limestone as a New Deal Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. It was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1991.
Cherokee County Courthouse (Rusk, Texas) Historic Cherokee County Courthouse in Rusk, Texas. The Art Moderne style courthouse was constructed 1940-41 with rusticated ashlar limestone as a New Deal Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. It was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1991.
Cherokee County Courthouse (Rusk, Texas) Historic Cherokee County Courthouse in Rusk, Texas. The Art Moderne style courthouse was constructed 1940-41 with rusticated ashlar limestone as a New Deal Works Progress Administration (WPA) project. It was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1991.
Cherokee County Courthouse (Rusk, Texas) Historical marker for the Cherokee County Courthouse in Rusk, Texas. The plaque states: This courthouse, the fourth to serve the citizens of Cherokee County, was built in 1940-41 with the assistance of the Federal Works Progress Administration. Designed by the architectural firm of Gill & Bennett, the moderne structure is built of native red and white limestone and features a central block with two-and-one-half story wings. Large windows on its to primary facades and decorative art deco grillwork are also prominent. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 1991.
Cherokee County Confederate Monument (Rusk, Texas) Historic 1907 Civil War Monument on the grounds of the Cherokee County Courthouse in Rusk, Texas. The monument honors the Confederate dead from Cherokee County.
Cherokee County Confederate Monument (Rusk, Texas) Historic 1907 Civil War Monument on the grounds of the Cherokee County Courthouse in Rusk, Texas. The monument honors the Confederate dead from Cherokee County.
Cherokee County Confederate Monument (Rusk, Texas) Historic 1907 Civil War Monument on the grounds of the Cherokee County Courthouse in Rusk, Texas. The monument honors the Confederate dead from Cherokee County.
Cherokee County Confederate Monument (Rusk, Texas) Historic 1907 Civil War Monument on the grounds of the Cherokee County Courthouse in Rusk, Texas. The monument honors the Confederate dead from Cherokee County.
Rusk City Hall and Fire Station (Rusk, Texas) Historic Rusk City Hall and Fire Station in Henderson County, Texas. The Annex was constructed in 1950.

Contact ALTO HERALD MUSEUM

ALTO HERALD MUSEUM
PO BOX 517
ALTO
TX
75925-0517

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MID # 8404800857
Name ALTO HERALD MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 450540310
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 31.6495, -95.073287
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 073
US Census Tract: 951000
US Census Block: 2053